Tomorrow, the Gato Class submarine USS Cod commissioned in 1943, will be towed back to its dock in Cleveland, OH following a $1.4 million drydocking at Donjon Shipbuilding in Erie, PA. While on dock, the 78-year old submarine had ballast tank plating renewed, refurbished torpedo tubes installed, and received a fresh coat of paint. A Cleveland homecoming celebration is planned for Sunday, August 22 at 1PM.
Cod is credited with sinking more than 12 enemy vessels totaling more than 37,000 tons, and damaging another 36,000 tons of enemy shipping. All seven of her war patrols were considered successful and Cod was awarded seven battle stars for her service in World War II.
USS Cod has served as a museum ship in Cleveland since 1976. Cod is considered to be one of the finest restored submarines on display and is the only U.S. submarine that has not had stairways and doors cut into her pressure hull for public access. The ship is open daily between 1 May and 30 September of each year from 1000 to 1700 hours.
USS COD prepares to return to Cleveland after several weeks of repairs in Erie
Thanks to Willy for contributing to this post.
Was the refit ‘cash on delivery’ 🙂
I see new books and movies about her in action again after all these years!
What was the source of the funding?
From the Cod website: The drydocking project is funded in part by a Save America’s Treasures grant from the US Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. The majority of the funds are provided by patriotic citizens, businesses and veterans groups.